The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... A recent post regarding the fitment of a WDH prompted my memory of a very good article by Collyn Rivers. This is the link and it is well worth the read. I know the majority of members are quite probably very conversant with WDH and its uses. However, it is never too late to reacquaint oneself with g...

Robreen · Robreen

G'day all. I have often wondered about common sense. On this forum and others, do we all assume that we should have common sense about caravanning? Common sense can be defined as sense that is common among the people doing a common task. Can someone who is new to a task or something like caravan...

Cupie · Cupie

We have just returned from a quick (Flying) trip to Bowen in NQ for a family funeral. Not a sad one, sure a tear or two was shed but it was really a Celebration of a great life. CYCLONE DAMAGE ... It was good to see that most of the recent cyclone damage had been repaired & all or most facilities were up &a...

Dickodownunder · Dickodownunder

http://everythingcaravanandcamping.com/news-and-events/ecc-independant-weigh-day

Lancelot Link · Lancelot Link

Probably should end up in Techies spot, but a good place to start with a wide audience. My Laptop of less than 4 years old died. Toshiba brand. If you have a Toshiba laptop, don't bother trying to get it repaired. They stopped production and support of any laptops mid 2016. I tried three outlets and...

sasja · sasja

Can I take a 2wd caravan into goulet bluff or whale bone bay in shark bay w a any info would be appreciated

The Belmont Bear · The Belmont Bear

I was just watching a news report on the latest cyber ransom attack that has locked up the files on thousands of systems worldwide with some early suggestions directing blame towards the North Koreans. The advice from the computer expert was that in order to avoid becoming a victim of this type of atta...

Dazzalyn · Dazzalyn

Hi there everyone. Well yes we have taken advice from those on here who share it. Got our Wasp spray for attacking bears, bulls n anything else that may look feral. Got Wikicamps loaded and have the trip sort of in tact. Having trouble getting the little Drag thingy to work on the left of the screen. U...

gandk · gandk

Hi We have already set off on our 12month big lap and have, of course, now decided to add a weight distribution hitch!!! What needs to be altered to ad this to our vehicle and van and do we need to take the caravan in with us before buying so it suits the vehicle and van? Kim

sufil · sufil

LONG SHOT...Daughter passed 2 vans on Gingin Brook rd today around 1.45pm heading towards Indian Ocean Drive. If you are camped up around Moore River give me a call. We are inly 10 minutes up the road!!. Fire is lit, kettle is on and Kiwi As has just arrived for a few days ., so dont be shy come on up and joi...

Kevin 1955 · Kevin 1955

Could someone please tell me if the road from Broken Hill to Tibooburra is sealed and if not is it suitable for a Motorhome. regards. Kevin

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, I am thinking of driving to Uluru from Perth along the Great Central Road via Kalgoorlie / Laverton and will be pulling a 25ft Jayco Sterling with a low set suspension. Do you think it is a goer or not. Most interested to here from anyone who has done the journey. We are planning to leave early Jun...

msg · msg

This is not a thread for those of you who are of the mind "Üser Pays" We all say how travelling around is good for our health. If that is the case. we must be saving the community a few dollars in health care bills whilst contributing a few more dollars to the towns we visit. Must also keep us out of aged ar...

werkin · werkin

hi members and fellow travellers,we are planning next year to follow the longest shortcut starting at Winton to Alice staying there for a while the continuing over to Perth,we have a small dog and a 24 foot off road van. Has anyone done itand any experiences or advice will be gratefully accepted cheer...

macka17 · macka17

Go to E-Bay Enter this Item no. "252833282216" and peruse.. Could be useful for vans as well as car??. Just saw it this morn when getting Another torch. Those things are addictive. Regards All.

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi, Following on from my last post, I'm also on the lookout for a aluminium box that can be mounted on the back of the van to hold 200 litres of water. Have looked on the 'net but can't find one that at least two meters long. Any suggestions re having one custom made? Jen

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. I looked to see if there's any free csmp at 1770 but have not found any. Any ideas if theres any place to park up for the night as we want to watch the captain cook festival. Safe travels Cheers Troy

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

The gas struts on the front boot have got weak over the last yr. So coming into Perth yesterday seen the RV Superstore and called in. They only had one @ $42 , so didn't bother. Back in van last night tried Ebay, and got 2 for $28. I must learn to use Evil Bay a lot more, just a bit awkward when on the road. Calli...

Shoes · Shoes

Nest year we are doing the big lap For 12 months, and carefully been planning for a couple of years. Trailer and car are sorted as are possible itinerarie. However, I suffer from Haemochromatosis which is the most common male inherited disease in the world. The treatment is quite simple, just have 5...

wildlifer · wildlifer

Just wondering if anyone has camped along the Finke Desert Race track?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WDH - how much correction is needed? (Preview) Gday... A recent post regarding the fitment of a WDH prompted my memory of a very good article by Collyn Rivers. This is the link and it is well worth the read. I know the majority of members are quite probably very conversant with WDH and its uses. However, it is never too late to reacquaint oneself with g...	rockylizard	4	903	12:22 PM May 17, 2017 by gandk
	Common sense (Preview) G'day all. I have often wondered about common sense. On this forum and others, do we all assume that we should have common sense about caravanning? Common sense can be defined as sense that is common among the people doing a common task. Can someone who is new to a task or something like caravan...	Robreen	7	1221	11:18 AM May 17, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Cyclone Damage in NQ (Preview) We have just returned from a quick (Flying) trip to Bowen in NQ for a family funeral. Not a sad one, sure a tear or two was shed but it was really a Celebration of a great life. CYCLONE DAMAGE ... It was good to see that most of the recent cyclone damage had been repaired & all or most facilities were up &a...	Cupie	6	1072	09:03 AM May 17, 2017 by Cupie
	Van weighing in Mount Gambier (Preview) http://everythingcaravanandcamping.com/news-and-events/ecc-independant-weigh-day	Dickodownunder	2	1084	07:53 AM May 17, 2017 by Bagmaker
	Toshiba Laptops (Preview) Probably should end up in Techies spot, but a good place to start with a wide audience. My Laptop of less than 4 years old died. Toshiba brand. If you have a Toshiba laptop, don't bother trying to get it repaired. They stopped production and support of any laptops mid 2016. I tried three outlets and...	Lancelot Link	23	1630	11:27 PM May 16, 2017 by sandman55
	shark bay camping sites w a (Preview) Can I take a 2wd caravan into goulet bluff or whale bone bay in shark bay w a any info would be appreciated	sasja	8	1430	10:08 PM May 16, 2017 by Santa
	Worldwide Cyber Attack (Preview) I was just watching a news report on the latest cyber ransom attack that has locked up the files on thousands of systems worldwide with some early suggestions directing blame towards the North Koreans. The advice from the computer expert was that in order to avoid becoming a victim of this type of atta...	The Belmont Bear	5	793	07:36 PM May 16, 2017 by macka17
	Just about ready to head off. Any last suggestions. (Preview) Hi there everyone. Well yes we have taken advice from those on here who share it. Got our Wasp spray for attacking bears, bulls n anything else that may look feral. Got Wikicamps loaded and have the trip sort of in tact. Having trouble getting the little Drag thingy to work on the left of the screen. U...	Dazzalyn	16	1249	04:39 PM May 16, 2017 by madaboutled
	HOW HARD IS IT TO FIT WDH WHILE ON THE ROAD? (Preview) Hi We have already set off on our 12month big lap and have, of course, now decided to add a weight distribution hitch!!! What needs to be altered to ad this to our vehicle and van and do we need to take the caravan in with us before buying so it suits the vehicle and van? Kim	gandk	27	1405	01:23 PM May 16, 2017 by rockylizard
	Passed 2 vans with G N stickers on Gingin Brook Rd ((WA) (Preview) LONG SHOT...Daughter passed 2 vans on Gingin Brook rd today around 1.45pm heading towards Indian Ocean Drive. If you are camped up around Moore River give me a call. We are inly 10 minutes up the road!!. Fire is lit, kettle is on and Kiwi As has just arrived for a few days ., so dont be shy come on up and joi...	sufil	4	793	09:52 AM May 16, 2017 by sufil
	Road Conditions (Preview) Could someone please tell me if the road from Broken Hill to Tibooburra is sealed and if not is it suitable for a Motorhome. regards. Kevin	Kevin 1955	3	975	08:22 PM May 15, 2017 by wendyv
	Great Central Road (Preview) Hi all, I am thinking of driving to Uluru from Perth along the Great Central Road via Kalgoorlie / Laverton and will be pulling a 25ft Jayco Sterling with a low set suspension. Do you think it is a goer or not. Most interested to here from anyone who has done the journey. We are planning to leave early Jun...	Dolly	1	995	08:06 PM May 15, 2017 by elliemike
	Pie in the Sky? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This is not a thread for those of you who are of the mind "Üser Pays" We all say how travelling around is good for our health. If that is the case. we must be saving the community a few dollars in health care bills whilst contributing a few more dollars to the towns we visit. Must also keep us out of aged ar...	msg	44	2491	08:58 AM May 15, 2017 by brickies
	Great central way (Preview) hi members and fellow travellers,we are planning next year to follow the longest shortcut starting at Winton to Alice staying there for a while the continuing over to Perth,we have a small dog and a 24 foot off road van. Has anyone done itand any experiences or advice will be gratefully accepted cheer...	werkin	2	1017	07:09 AM May 15, 2017 by werkin
	Vehicle Trackers IE. Stolen etc. (Preview) Go to E-Bay Enter this Item no. "252833282216" and peruse.. Could be useful for vans as well as car??. Just saw it this morn when getting Another torch. Those things are addictive. Regards All.	macka17	3	902	10:35 PM May 14, 2017 by Dave+Addy
	Water - the other part of the Equation (Preview) Hi, Following on from my last post, I'm also on the lookout for a aluminium box that can be mounted on the back of the van to hold 200 litres of water. Have looked on the 'net but can't find one that at least two meters long. Any suggestions re having one custom made? Jen	Wild1	24	1515	10:08 PM May 14, 2017 by RustyD
	Free camp 1770 (Preview) Hi all. I looked to see if there's any free csmp at 1770 but have not found any. Any ideas if theres any place to park up for the night as we want to watch the captain cook festival. Safe travels Cheers Troy	tadau68	4	1051	08:27 PM May 14, 2017 by Dwilz
	Prices. (Preview) The gas struts on the front boot have got weak over the last yr. So coming into Perth yesterday seen the RV Superstore and called in. They only had one @ $42 , so didn't bother. Back in van last night tried Ebay, and got 2 for $28. I must learn to use Evil Bay a lot more, just a bit awkward when on the road. Calli...	Kiwi-as	11	1626	06:19 PM May 14, 2017 by The Belmont Bear
	Haemochromatosis (Preview) Nest year we are doing the big lap For 12 months, and carefully been planning for a couple of years. Trailer and car are sorted as are possible itinerarie. However, I suffer from Haemochromatosis which is the most common male inherited disease in the world. The treatment is quite simple, just have 5...	Shoes	12	1227	05:25 PM May 14, 2017 by Shoes
	Finke Desert Race, has anyone camped along the track? (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has camped along the Finke Desert Race track?	wildlifer	8	2685	10:56 AM May 14, 2017 by wildlifer
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